Soles4Souls, the international charity dedicated to providing free footwear to those in desperate need, has partnered with Shoe Carnival to launch an exclusive fund-raising opportunity and national shoe trade-in program at all 300 Shoe Carnival store locations. The programs, which began on Sept. 3, will end October 1 in support of the Hurricane Ike relief efforts.

Soles4Souls and Shoe Carnival have partnered in a unique and exclusive fund-raising program that will raise much needed funds for new shoes for those people hurting around the world. For a small donation of $2, one of the 300 million children around the world without shoes will receive their first pair of shoes.  

In addition, customers can simply bring in a pair of gently worn shoes to any participating Shoe Carnival store and receive a $5 coupon. All the footwear collected during this special charitable event will go to Soles4Souls. For more information, please visit www.giveshoes.org

“We are thrilled to partner with Shoe Carnival again,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “Not only do the shoes donated by their customers make a huge impact on the lives of thousands of people in desperate need; but also, the funds, raised through the $2 donation program, will buy new shoes for someone who has never owned a pair of shoes.”

“Shoe Carnival is proud to support Soles4Souls through this exclusive fundraising program,” said Todd Beurman, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Shoe Carnival. “This partnership is a strong fit for our company and one that we think our Shoe Carnival customers will embrace. The funds raised and shoes donated in our stores will make a meaningful impact in the lives of people in need around the world.”

Soles4Souls announced this week that they have sent 85,000 pairs of new shoes to aid in the Hurricane Ike relief efforts. They pledge to continue to fulfill the needs of all those who have been affected by the recent hurricanes. Soles4Souls has donated over one million pairs of shoes to date directly to those affected by natural disasters in the United States.

The charity is coordinating additional relief efforts and will partner with shoe companies, relief organizations and government agencies to ensure the delivery process remains smooth and people who need the shoes receive them. Please visit www.giveshoes.org for a store near you.

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